Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics Predictions & Picks – Take 76ers In NBA Playoffs Series Decider

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02 May 2026
Leigh Copson 02 May 2026
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Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics Predictions & Picks

Philadelphia are tipped to cover as a betting underdog in Game 7.

The 76ers have just recorded back-to-back double digit wins over the Celtics to swing momentum their way, and they have covered consistently in this postseason series.

  • Philadelphia 76ers are 4-2-0 ATS in this series
  • Philadelphia 76ers are 2-1-0 ATS in the 3 meetings in Boston
  • The Under has cashed in 5 of the 6 games in this series
  • The Under has hit in 6 of Philadelphia’s 7 postseason games so far

Head To Head

  • Boston Celtics lead the all-time series 344-252
  • Philadelphia 76ers won 106-93 when the two teams last met on April 30

Philadelphia 76ers Form

Philadelphia enter this series decider having won back-to-back meetings and six of their last nine games overall.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-09 at Houston Rockets L 102-113
Apr-10 at Indiana Pacers W 105-94
Apr-12 vs Milwaukee Bucks W 126-106
Apr-15 vs Orlando Magic W 109-97
Apr-19 at Boston Celtics L 91-123
Apr-21 at Boston Celtics W 111-97
Apr-24 vs Boston Celtics L 100-108
Apr-26 vs Boston Celtics L 96-128
Apr-28 at Boston Celtics W 113-97
Apr-30 vs Boston Celtics W 106-93

Boston Celtics Form

Boston return home having lost back-to-back games, but having won six of their last 10 games overall.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-07 vs Charlotte Hornets W 113-102
Apr-09 at New York Knicks L 106-112
Apr-10 vs New Orleans Pelicans W 144-118
Apr-12 vs Orlando Magic W 113-108
Apr-19 vs Philadelphia 76ers W 123-91
Apr-21 vs Philadelphia 76ers L 97-111
Apr-24 at Philadelphia 76ers W 108-100
Apr-26 at Philadelphia 76ers W 128-96
Apr-28 vs Philadelphia 76ers L 97-113
Apr-30 at Philadelphia 76ers L 93-106

Verdict

Beating Boston in three straight playoff games is a big ask, but covering the spread – not so much.

The 76ers have repeatedly covered the number in this series and they have momentum on their side after two good wins, so give us the free buckets.

Best Bet1: Philadelphia +8.0 Spread @-111.11 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Under 205.5 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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